FHA Refinance

FHA Streamline Refinance

The FHA Streamline is a special program specifically designed for borrowers who currently have an FHA mortgage to be able to refinance with reduced documentation. It’s the easiest way to lower your monthly mortgage payment without having to verify a lot of information. That why it’s the most popular FHA refinance available today.

Why Are Streamlines So Great?

FHA Streamline loans are by far the easiest refinance loans to qualify for due to the flexible credit guidelines offered and overall streamlined process. One of the best features of the streamline program is that it allows for an unlimited loan-to-value ratio. Or in other words no equity is needed to qualify for the program.

What Are the Advantages of A Streamline?

Fast turnaround time

No appraisal required

No income verification

No debt to income calculation

Streamlined paperwork process

Primary, investment or 2nd home OK

What Are the Requirements?

Minimum credit score 620

Must be able to lower you payment

No late payments over 30 days in last 12 months

What About Mortgage Insurance?

When you received your original FHA loan you agreed to pay an upfront mortgage insurance premium that is a lump-sum payment which was financed into your loan. In addition to this you agreed to pay monthly mortgage insurance that is part of your total monthly mortgage payment.

If you current FHA loan was endorsed before May 31st 2009 you will be able to keep your current monthly mortgage insurance of .55% and it will be .01% for the upfront

If you current FHA loan was endorsed after May 31st 2009 you will be required to get new monthly mortgage insurance of 1.30% and it will be 1.75% for the upfront

FHA Cashout Refinance

The FHA Cashout is an excellent option that lets you leverage the equity you have in your home to be able to payoff debt, consolidate a mortgage or simply pullout cash. It’s one of the most effective ways to consolidate high interest debt, including credit cards under one low fixed payment per month which may be tax deductible.

What Are the Advantages of a Cashout?

Cashout up to 85% LTV

Payoff high interest debt

Can roll in all closing costs

Debt to income ratio up to 50%

What Are the Requirements?

Primary residence only

Minimum credit score 600

No late payments over 30 days in last 12 months

What About Mortgage Insurance?

When you a cashout your FHA mortgage monthly mortgage insurance and upfront mortgage insurance will be required just like on your original FHA mortgage.

Your monthly mortgage insurance will be 1.30% and 1.75% for the upfront mortgage insurance

Frequently Asked FHA Refinance Questions:

What are the documents I will need?

Copy of driver’s license

Copy of social security card

Copy of your mortgage statement

Copy of your FHA mortgage note

Contact information for insurance agent

Can I keep my same mortgage insurance?

Yes you can as long as your FHA mortgage was endorsed before May 31st 2009.

Is it possible to skip (2) mortgage payments?

In some cases it may be possible to skip (2) mortgage payments as part of your refinance. It will depend on when in the month you close your loan.

There is little to no equity in my home, can I still refinance?

Yes you can. An FHA streamline will allow you to refinance without an appraisal.

Can I get help with my closing costs?

Yes many times you can get help with your closing costs by getting a slightly higher rate this allows your lender to offer you a lender credit to offset your closing costs.

Will my loan amount increase?

Typically on a streamline your loan amount will only increase by the amount of the upfront mortgage insurance required based on the date when your FHA mortgage was endorsed.